A Good realtor can educate you and in the process, expose you to 100% of the market place, to include FSBO.I agree with your innuendo though, a bad realtor actually has an adverse effect on your transaction.Find a good realtor that knows REO and knows negotiating.Good Luck with the property!

You wonder how effective these are if multiple investors have the same web sites in the same area.

I just received a call from my banker telling me that this policy would be effective on June 29 2008.

Crime, supply, jobs, etc can all effect the prices.

This is unfortunate as they offer the lowest closing costs.Can anyone recommend mortgage company that offers low transaction costs for investors?

Would you suggest advising the lender of the possible transaction before it takes place as to abide by the terms of the agreement between the loan holder and the lender?

Business plans are essential to running an effective business no mater what the endeavor.

They are usually cheaper and far more effective that using agents.

As is too often the case, most investors only look at the ca$h involved today, not the real, long-term, value of a given product or service.When talking about "Buyer's Agent" and "Seller's Agent", the key word is "Agent"...as in the laws of agency and how they apply in your state, and in your transaction.In MOST states, ALL agents in a transaction are working for the Seller, absent any written Buyer's Agency Agreement.

Some of these expenses don't occur on a regular basis (such as excessive tenant damage), yet the effect on the bottom line is still profound.What type of business are you in?